US Bridges

Montague Grenada over Shasta River

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 0.25 MI N Oberlin RD · Structure no. 02C0055

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,148
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montague Grenada over Shasta River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Montague Grenada over Shasta River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,148 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMontague Grenada
CrossesShasta River
Location0.25 MI N Oberlin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.70889, -122.53842
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,148 (2011)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montague Grenada over Shasta River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montague Grenada over Shasta River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Montague Grenada over Shasta River carry?

About 1,148 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Montague Grenada over Shasta River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Montague Grenada over Shasta River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.